Physical Therapist Home Care, Prince George's
Job in
Laurel, Prince George's County, Maryland, 20708, USA
Listing for:
MedStar Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-02
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Physical Therapist Home Care, Prince George's County
About this Job:
General Summary of PositionProvides evaluation and physical therapy treatment in accordance with agency standards the laws and regulations governing the provision of physical therapy services in the state of Maryland District of Columbia or Virginia and other regulatory requirements.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Completes annual Code of Conduct Compliance and other mandatory training. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Analyzes and documents patients and family's response to interventions. Evaluates measurable progress toward goals and revises plan of care. Identifies and modifies underlying factors that impede progress toward goals. Makes recommendations for update in plan of care using knowledge of interventions and resources. Establishes and documents teaching plans for patients/families based on patients' level of knowledge diagnosis prescribed treatment and available resources.
Communicates (verbal written demonstration) respectfully with patients/families supervisor peers and other health team members. Establishes visit schedule and informs patient/family and team supervisor.Communicates with supervisor as scheduled and needed regarding issues related to the delivery of rehab services and individual patient care.Demonstrates basic leadership skills as a Case Manager and with other responsibilities as required.Independently implements and documents plan of care for patients with a routine to complex problems to facilitate continuity of care. Documented interventions are related to plan of care. Interventions reflect standard of care for patient condition/diagnosis. Interventions include utilizing agency and community resources. Performs therapy interventions consistent with home care protocols. Interventions reflect knowledge of standard home care supplies and equipment used in patient care.Independently organizes patient assignments for completion of tasks within acceptable time frames. Seeks assistance from PT III Rehab Care Manager or supervisor regarding complex patient problems. Maintains necessary clinical records collects data and prepares reports on activities. Submits completed admission records within 48 hours and daily records within 24 hours with a Ninety-five percent accuracy on technical audit. Recertification completed prior to recent date.
Maintains caseload mix and productivity for acuity level of patients.Initiates and participates in regularly scheduled case conferences; includes all disciplines. Includes patient and family in mutual goal setting and care plan revision.Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and agency in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations.Maintains ongoing communication with the patient's physician health care team and other individuals (e.g. insurance case managers referring facility personnel) as needed regarding aspects of care and patient's status.Performs history and assessment related to an episode of patient illness to determine the patient's habilitation/rehabilitation needs. Recommends adaptive equipment and/or home modifications to maximize patient's functional abilities and safety. Identifies primary patient problems from assessment. Identifies discharge planning needs including referrals to appropriate community resources. Interprets abnormal clinical data to anticipate problems associated with changing patient status.Performs procedures and modalities including but not limited to therapeutic exercise functional mobility training gait training heat/cold application and ultrasound.Planning adequately for discharge including referrals to appropriate community resources (e.g. outpatient therapy daycare driver's education) able to meet the patient's needs after discharge. Demonstrates understanding of the resources available to patients based upon place of residence in addition to the patient's financial resources.Provides an assessment in conjunction with the health care team of the patient's environment and recommending adaptive equipment and/or home modifications that will maximize the patient's functional abilities and safety. Assisting in the attainment of those items that are reimbursable as orthotics/prosthetics or durable medical equipment.
- Requires knowledge of equipment and home modification options including cost and availability…
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